on my gixxer600 when im in neutral and put it in first it makes this "clank" sound. sometimes its loud and sometimes it doesnt make a sound. i dont like this. also when im goin down the road and i put it in neutral or i do it by accident, i cant put in first or second unless i stop or im goin like 5mph! my question is, is this normal?

 

the 'clank' sound is normal. Is this your first bike? I remember hearing that when I first got my R6 and wondering the same thing. My brother has a 2002 F4i and it does the same thing. As far as putting it in 1st or 2nd while rollin, you should be able to as long as the clutch is in. If you can't, I'd have it checked out. L8r

 

It makes the "clank" sound because right after you pull in the clutch, the gears on the main shaft still spin for awhile, while the gears on the countershaft are motionless. If you don't want to hear it, wait a few seconds after you pull in the clutch before you shift into first.

 

no. this is my first crotchrocket. i've had two dirtbikes, and a 250 Rebel as my beginer street bike. i just turned the age to drive a bike higher than a 250.(legally anyway!)

 

Sounds normal to me.
If i accidently hit neutral when riding i try to rev the bike up to the rpm if i'm in 2nd and then shift to 2nd gear.....same for 1st.
This is just what i do .

 

This would be the reason!!

 

Yup they pretty much all do that.. some louder then others.. but the "clank" is always there.